The National Science Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security have given validation to Riverside City College’s (RCC) program in Information Security and Cyber Defense.
The Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) validation verifies that the program’s curriculum complies with the NSA and Department of Defense’s guidelines for successful cybersecurity education.
Key Takeaways:
- RCC offers an Information Security and Cyber Defense program that was recently validated by NSA and DHS.
- The validation certifies that RCC’s program corresponds to the criteria for units designated as part of the US government’s emphasis areas.
- Because they have satisfied all of the prerequisites for the CAE-CD program of study, RCC students who complete it are prepared to enter a high-demand field.
RCC’s validation also confirms that the program’s coursework coincides with and meets the criteria for knowledge units defined as part of the US government’s emphasis areas.
NSA assesses and accredits universities that provide cyber security programs. Security specialists and other institutions execute CAE-CD validation, which is a hard and respected process.
RCC getting the validation distinguishes the Information Security and Cyber Defense program and assures companies that students are finishing a high-quality degree.
Students who complete the program are prepared to enter a high-demand field since they have met all of the prerequisites for the CAE-CD program of study, boosting their professional prospects even more.
According to Skip Berry, associate professor of Computer Information Systems – Cybersecurity, program directors can also use the CAE-CD validation to improve business partnerships and student recruitment.
RCC students who complete the CAE-CD program of study and graduate in June 2022 will receive a certificate. Validation for the program is valid until June 2027 and can be renewed.
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